I am quite puzzled by some of the reviews who claim there is no story or that it's dull or boring. It simply requires us to think and make inferences instead of thinking for us.
One can use the same critique of Tarkovsky's "Stalker" or E. A. Poe's poetry, which will too stands at odds with dopamine-seeking, "entertain me!" camp of movie experiencers.
I would argue that my only critique is that there were one or two parts that were under-developed or even a tad rushed. Mainly these parts lie in what could have been the mother's more poignant justification of accepting this enigmatic artist from her past. It could be explained by vices in her own marriage or what her life had become (if we think of Mrs. Dalloway vs Clarissa; the state of marriage). It could be explained by the inspiration she derives subconsciously from her daughter's exploratory stage, through which she lives vicariously-- and at a 'getaway' place no less where the change of physical location creates altered states of acceptable (or non-acceptable) madness. We see this in nightclubs.
Likewise, it could be explained with equal fervor by her past-- from having been convinced that artists are safe havens by their fleeting chaotic states of being: she had learned from the past that they are perpetually unattached and continually seeking a new muse-- an acceptable norm to toy with, like a smoker who can still accept being around nicotine smoke but will not indulge herself or is in denial of the real dangers and repercussions of being around someone like this.. especially if one has a foot in reality and another in fantasy (like her daughter).
There is a lot more to discuss. This movie is like an imperfect impressionist painting or an English novella. But though it is flawed, it is far better than a lot of things out there.
One can use the same critique of Tarkovsky's "Stalker" or E. A. Poe's poetry, which will too stands at odds with dopamine-seeking, "entertain me!" camp of movie experiencers.
I would argue that my only critique is that there were one or two parts that were under-developed or even a tad rushed. Mainly these parts lie in what could have been the mother's more poignant justification of accepting this enigmatic artist from her past. It could be explained by vices in her own marriage or what her life had become (if we think of Mrs. Dalloway vs Clarissa; the state of marriage). It could be explained by the inspiration she derives subconsciously from her daughter's exploratory stage, through which she lives vicariously-- and at a 'getaway' place no less where the change of physical location creates altered states of acceptable (or non-acceptable) madness. We see this in nightclubs.
Likewise, it could be explained with equal fervor by her past-- from having been convinced that artists are safe havens by their fleeting chaotic states of being: she had learned from the past that they are perpetually unattached and continually seeking a new muse-- an acceptable norm to toy with, like a smoker who can still accept being around nicotine smoke but will not indulge herself or is in denial of the real dangers and repercussions of being around someone like this.. especially if one has a foot in reality and another in fantasy (like her daughter).
There is a lot more to discuss. This movie is like an imperfect impressionist painting or an English novella. But though it is flawed, it is far better than a lot of things out there.
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